preventive dose

pre·ven·tive dose

the smallest amount of any substance that prevents occurrence of symptoms of a disease or the consequences of a lack of a particular factor in the diet.
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

pre·ven·tive dose

(prĕ-ventiv dōs)
Smallest amount of any substance that prevents occurrence of symptoms of a disease or consequences of lack of a particular dietary factor.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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